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CITY OFFICE REIT INC (CIO) Stock Fundamental Analysis

NYSE:CIO - US1785871013 - REIT

6.94 USD
+0.02 (+0.29%)
Last: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
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After Hours: 8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM
Fundamental Rating

3

Overall CIO gets a fundamental rating of 3 out of 10. We evaluated CIO against 129 industry peers in the Diversified REITs industry. CIO scores quite bad on profitability, while its financial health is fine. Not spectacular, but in line with the averages. CIO is valued expensive and it does not seem to be growing.


Dividend Valuation Growth Profitability Health

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1. Profitability

1.1 Basic Checks

CIO had negative earnings in the past year.
CIO had a positive operating cash flow in the past year.
The reported net income has been mixed in the past 5 years: CIO reported negative net income in multiple years.
Each year in the past 5 years CIO had a positive operating cash flow.
CIO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFCIO Yearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCFYearly Net Income VS EBIT VS OCF VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

1.2 Ratios

The Return On Assets of CIO (-9.62%) is worse than 91.47% of its industry peers.
Looking at the Return On Equity, with a value of -20.78%, CIO is doing worse than 85.27% of the companies in the same industry.
Looking at the Return On Invested Capital, with a value of 1.55%, CIO is doing worse than 73.64% of the companies in the same industry.
Measured over the past 3 years, the Average Return On Invested Capital for CIO is in line with the industry average of 3.07%.
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.62%
ROE -20.78%
ROIC 1.55%
ROA(3y)-0.59%
ROA(5y)5.55%
ROE(3y)-1.18%
ROE(5y)10.12%
ROIC(3y)1.69%
ROIC(5y)1.79%
CIO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICCIO Yearly ROA, ROE, ROICYearly ROA, ROE, ROIC 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 20 40

1.3 Margins

With a Operating Margin value of 15.18%, CIO is not doing good in the industry: 64.34% of the companies in the same industry are doing better.
In the last couple of years the Operating Margin of CIO has declined.
CIO has a Gross Margin of 60.44%. This is in the lower half of the industry: CIO underperforms 66.67% of its industry peers.
In the last couple of years the Gross Margin of CIO has remained more or less at the same level.
Industry RankSector Rank
OM 15.18%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 60.44%
OM growth 3Y-7.81%
OM growth 5Y-2.95%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y-1.27%
CIO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsCIO Yearly Profit, Operating, Gross MarginsYearly Profit, Operating, Gross Margins 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 100 200

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2. Health

2.1 Basic Checks

With a Return on Invested Capital (ROIC) below the Cost of Capital (WACC), CIO is destroying value.
Compared to 1 year ago, CIO has more shares outstanding
CIO has less shares outstanding than it did 5 years ago.
The debt/assets ratio for CIO is higher compared to a year ago.
CIO Yearly Shares OutstandingCIO Yearly Shares OutstandingYearly Shares Outstanding 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 10M 20M 30M 40M 50M
CIO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsCIO Yearly Total Debt VS Total AssetsYearly Total Debt VS Total Assets 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 500M 1B 1.5B

2.2 Solvency

Based on the Altman-Z score of 0.52, we must say that CIO is in the distress zone and has some risk of bankruptcy.
CIO's Altman-Z score of 0.52 is in line compared to the rest of the industry. CIO outperforms 51.16% of its industry peers.
CIO has a debt to FCF ratio of 41.21. This is a negative value and a sign of low solvency as CIO would need 41.21 years to pay back of all of its debts.
CIO's Debt to FCF ratio of 41.21 is fine compared to the rest of the industry. CIO outperforms 64.34% of its industry peers.
CIO has a Debt/Equity ratio of 1.05. This is a high value indicating a heavy dependency on external financing.
Looking at the Debt to Equity ratio, with a value of 1.05, CIO is in line with its industry, outperforming 58.14% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.05
Debt/FCF 41.21
Altman-Z 0.52
ROIC/WACC0.24
WACC6.61%
CIO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFCIO Yearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCFYearly LT Debt VS Equity VS FCF 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 500M -500M

2.3 Liquidity

A Current Ratio of 2.42 indicates that CIO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CIO has a Current ratio of 2.42. This is amongst the best in the industry. CIO outperforms 85.27% of its industry peers.
A Quick Ratio of 2.42 indicates that CIO has no problem at all paying its short term obligations.
CIO has a better Quick ratio (2.42) than 85.27% of its industry peers.
Industry RankSector Rank
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42
CIO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesCIO Yearly Current Assets VS Current LiabilitesYearly Current Assets VS Current Liabilites 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 20M 40M 60M 80M 100M

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3. Growth

3.1 Past

The earnings per share for CIO have decreased strongly by -780.56% in the last year.
Looking at the last year, CIO shows a decrease in Revenue. The Revenue has decreased by -3.69% in the last year.
CIO shows a small growth in Revenue. Measured over the last years, the Revenue has been growing by 1.83% yearly.
EPS 1Y (TTM)-780.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1800%
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.69%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y1.83%
Sales Q2Q%0%

3.2 Future

CIO is expected to show quite a strong growth in Earnings Per Share. In the coming years, the EPS will grow by 15.58% yearly.
Based on estimates for the next years, CIO will show a small growth in Revenue. The Revenue will grow by 2.23% on average per year.
EPS Next Y35.65%
EPS Next 2Y20.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue Next Year-0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A

3.3 Evolution

When comparing the Revenue growth rate of the last years to the growth rate of the upcoming years, we see that the growth is accelerating.
CIO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesCIO Yearly Revenue VS EstimatesYearly Revenue VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 50M 100M 150M
CIO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesCIO Yearly EPS VS EstimatesYearly EPS VS Estimates 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 2026 2027 0 2 -2 4 6 8 10

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4. Valuation

4.1 Price/Earnings Ratio

CIO reported negative earnings for the last year, which makes the Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Also next year CIO is expected to report negative earnings again, which makes the also the Forward Price/Earnings Ratio negative.
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
CIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price EarningsCIO Price Earnings VS Forward Price Earnings ChartPrice Earnings - Forward Price Earnings PE FPE 0 20 -20 40 60

4.2 Price Multiples

Based on the Enterprise Value to EBITDA ratio, CIO is valued cheaper than 82.17% of the companies in the same industry.
CIO's Price/Free Cash Flow ratio is a bit cheaper when compared to the industry. CIO is cheaper than 79.07% of the companies in the same industry.
Industry RankSector Rank
P/FCF 17.84
EV/EBITDA 10.52
CIO Per share dataCIO EPS, Sales, OCF, FCF, BookValue per sharePer Share Data Per Share 0 5 10 15

4.3 Compensation for Growth

A more expensive valuation may be justified as CIO's earnings are expected to grow with 15.58% in the coming years.
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
EPS Next 2Y20.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%

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5. Dividend

5.1 Amount

CIO has a Yearly Dividend Yield of 5.78%, which is a nice return.
Compared to an average industry Dividend Yield of 6.36, CIO pays a bit more dividend than its industry peers.
Compared to an average S&P500 Dividend Yield of 2.32, CIO pays a better dividend.
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.78%

5.2 History

The dividend of CIO decreases each year by -10.58%.
CIO has been paying a dividend for at least 10 years, so it has a reliable track record.
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.58%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
CIO Yearly Dividends per shareCIO Yearly Dividends per shareYearly Dividends per share 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 2025 0.2 0.4 0.6 0.8

5.3 Sustainability

CIO has negative earnings and hence a negative payout ratio. The dividend may be in danger.
DP-18.39%
EPS Next 2Y20.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
CIO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendCIO Yearly Income VS Free CF VS DividendYearly Income VS Free CF VS Dividend 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 200M -200M 400M -400M

CITY OFFICE REIT INC

NYSE:CIO (8/22/2025, 8:04:00 PM)

After market: 6.94 0 (0%)

6.94

+0.02 (+0.29%)

Chartmill FA Rating
GICS SectorReal Estate
GICS IndustryGroupEquity Real Estate Investment Trusts (REITs)
GICS IndustryDiversified REITs
Earnings (Last)07-31 2025-07-31/bmo
Earnings (Next)10-29 2025-10-29/bmo
Inst Owners64.67%
Inst Owner Change-0.82%
Ins Owners4.33%
Ins Owner Change0%
Market Cap280.10M
Analysts71.11
Price Target6.55 (-5.62%)
Short Float %0.97%
Short Ratio0.69
Dividend
Industry RankSector Rank
Dividend Yield 5.78%
Yearly Dividend0.59
Dividend Growth(5Y)-10.58%
DP-18.39%
Div Incr Years0
Div Non Decr Years0
Ex-Date07-10 2025-07-10 (0.1)
Surprises & Revisions
EPS beat(2)1
Avg EPS beat(2)-1198.68%
Min EPS beat(2)-2408.25%
Max EPS beat(2)10.89%
EPS beat(4)2
Avg EPS beat(4)-651.41%
Min EPS beat(4)-2408.25%
Max EPS beat(4)10.89%
EPS beat(8)4
Avg EPS beat(8)-335.39%
EPS beat(12)7
Avg EPS beat(12)-258.23%
EPS beat(16)N/A
Avg EPS beat(16)N/A
Revenue beat(2)0
Avg Revenue beat(2)-1.07%
Min Revenue beat(2)-1.28%
Max Revenue beat(2)-0.85%
Revenue beat(4)0
Avg Revenue beat(4)-1.34%
Min Revenue beat(4)-2.8%
Max Revenue beat(4)-0.44%
Revenue beat(8)1
Avg Revenue beat(8)-1.18%
Revenue beat(12)3
Avg Revenue beat(12)-0.7%
Revenue beat(16)6
Avg Revenue beat(16)0%
PT rev (1m)5.48%
PT rev (3m)5.48%
EPS NQ rev (1m)-23.81%
EPS NQ rev (3m)-56.01%
EPS NY rev (1m)0%
EPS NY rev (3m)0%
Revenue NQ rev (1m)-0.35%
Revenue NQ rev (3m)0.4%
Revenue NY rev (1m)0%
Revenue NY rev (3m)-0.61%
Valuation
Industry RankSector Rank
PE N/A
Fwd PE N/A
P/S 1.66
P/FCF 17.84
P/OCF 5.33
P/B 0.46
P/tB 0.48
EV/EBITDA 10.52
EPS(TTM)-3.17
EYN/A
EPS(NY)-0.34
Fwd EYN/A
FCF(TTM)0.39
FCFY5.61%
OCF(TTM)1.3
OCFY18.76%
SpS4.18
BVpS15.24
TBVpS14.61
PEG (NY)N/A
PEG (5Y)N/A
Profitability
Industry RankSector Rank
ROA -9.62%
ROE -20.78%
ROCE 1.97%
ROIC 1.55%
ROICexc 1.58%
ROICexgc 1.61%
OM 15.18%
PM (TTM) N/A
GM 60.44%
FCFM 9.3%
ROA(3y)-0.59%
ROA(5y)5.55%
ROE(3y)-1.18%
ROE(5y)10.12%
ROIC(3y)1.69%
ROIC(5y)1.79%
ROICexc(3y)1.72%
ROICexc(5y)1.83%
ROICexgc(3y)1.79%
ROICexgc(5y)1.9%
ROCE(3y)2.14%
ROCE(5y)2.27%
ROICexcg growth 3Y-4.09%
ROICexcg growth 5Y-6.09%
ROICexc growth 3Y-3.25%
ROICexc growth 5Y-5.38%
OM growth 3Y-7.81%
OM growth 5Y-2.95%
PM growth 3YN/A
PM growth 5YN/A
GM growth 3Y-2.77%
GM growth 5Y-1.27%
F-Score5
Asset Turnover0.13
Health
Industry RankSector Rank
Debt/Equity 1.05
Debt/FCF 41.21
Debt/EBITDA 7.49
Cap/Depr 60.68%
Cap/Sales 21.81%
Interest Coverage 0.74
Cash Conversion 60.84%
Profit Quality N/A
Current Ratio 2.42
Quick Ratio 2.42
Altman-Z 0.52
F-Score5
WACC6.61%
ROIC/WACC0.24
Cap/Depr(3y)52.99%
Cap/Depr(5y)267.48%
Cap/Sales(3y)18.45%
Cap/Sales(5y)93.64%
Profit Quality(3y)N/A
Profit Quality(5y)N/A
High Growth Momentum
Growth
EPS 1Y (TTM)-780.56%
EPS 3YN/A
EPS 5YN/A
EPS Q2Q%-1800%
EPS Next Y35.65%
EPS Next 2Y20.59%
EPS Next 3Y15.58%
EPS Next 5YN/A
Revenue 1Y (TTM)-3.69%
Revenue growth 3Y1.43%
Revenue growth 5Y1.83%
Sales Q2Q%0%
Revenue Next Year-0.36%
Revenue Next 2Y1.66%
Revenue Next 3Y2.23%
Revenue Next 5YN/A
EBIT growth 1Y-9.87%
EBIT growth 3Y-6.49%
EBIT growth 5Y-1.18%
EBIT Next Year237.73%
EBIT Next 3YN/A
EBIT Next 5YN/A
FCF growth 1Y-23.4%
FCF growth 3YN/A
FCF growth 5YN/A
OCF growth 1Y-11.4%
OCF growth 3Y-7.01%
OCF growth 5Y3.53%